I Want You
Joseph Williams Lyrics


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Summer day
still my world seems frozen
the one I love
is so far away
miss the nights
we just had together
felt so right
But I could not stay
couldn't stay

All that I want is you forever
You give me strength to carry on
All that I want is us together
where we belong

I can hear
how your voice is breaking
out of fear
of us losing ground
losing ground

One day I will stand at your door
and I won't be leaving you anymore




On the wings of love we will soar
Together we can make a brand new day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joseph Williams's song "I Want You" paint a picture of a man deeply in love with someone who is physically distant from him. The first verse depicts the contrast between a beautiful summer day and the singer's inner world, which feels frozen without the person he loves. He reminisces about the romantic nights they shared together, admitting that they felt so right but that he could not stay. The second verse portrays the woman's vulnerability as she seems to be actively avoiding the possibility of losing the connection with him; her voice is breaking out of fear of losing ground. The song's chorus summarizes the singer's deep longing for the relationship to last forever, finding the strength to carry on through the love they share. The final lines of the song suggest that one day he will go to her and never again leave, with the two of them soaring on the wings of love, creating a brand new day together.


Line by Line Meaning

Summer day
Despite the beautiful weather, the singer is in a state of emotional coldness


still my world seems frozen
The singer's life is devoid of happiness and joy


the one I love
Referring to a specific person who the singer loves


is so far away
The person who the singer loves is physically distant


miss the nights
The singer yearns for the nights they spent with their love interest


we just had together
The nights the singer is alluding to were time spent with their love interest


felt so right
Being with their love interest felt perfect and fulfilling


But I could not stay
The singer had to leave their love interest for one reason or another


couldn't stay
The singer was unable to continue the relationship due to outside circumstances


All that I want is you forever
The singer desires a lifelong, committed relationship with their love interest


You give me strength to carry on
The person who the singer loves is a source of strength and support for them


All that I want is us together
The singer wants to be in a relationship with their love interest


where we belong
The place where the singer and their love interest truly fit and belong is in a relationship with each other


I can hear
The singer is able to sense or feel something


how your voice is breaking
The person who the singer loves is emotionally struggling and their voice shows it


out of fear
The person who the singer loves is scared about something


of us losing ground
The person who the singer loves is afraid of their relationship falling apart


losing ground
The relationship between the singer and the person they love is not as strong as it used to be


One day I will stand at your door
The singer will show up at their love interest's house one day


and I won't be leaving you anymore
The singer intends to stay with their love interest permanently once they reunite


On the wings of love we will soar
The singer and their love interest will experience incredible highs together


Together we can make a brand new day
The singer and their love interest have the power to start anew and create happiness together




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Stian Joneid, Peter Friestedt, Jon-Willy Rydningen

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Maxter Warjri

Oh, Death
Would you roll on by
Got a feeling I'm just winging
Counting down the time
Oh, Lord
Oh, won't you tell me why
Gotta take me when I'm grooving
When I'm feeling so alive

Never saw you coming
Rollin' up behind me
In the pouring rain
I was wondering when you'd show up

I never saw you coming
You're never where I'm looking
It could be any day
You're a spirit that don't care 'bout love (never saw you coming)

Oh, Lord
Won't you tell me why
Such a fucking secret
When you will arrive
Got a feeling I'm just wait here
Thinkin' 'bout my life
Running out of time Never saw you coming
(Something's up, something's coming down)
Rollin' up behind me
(You don't really think you stickin' 'round)
In the pouring rain
I was wondering when you'd show up

I never saw you coming
(You can fight, you can scream and shout)
You're never where I'm looking
(You can ask what's it all about)
It could be any day
You're a spirit that don't care 'bout love (never saw you coming) (Something's up, something's coming down)
Rollin' up behind me
(You don't really think you stickin' 'round)
In the pouring rain
I was wondering when you'd show up

I never saw you coming
(You can fight, you can scream and shout)
You're never where I'm looking
(You can ask what's it all about)
It could be any day
You're a spirit that don't care 'bout love (never saw you coming) (Something's up, something's coming down)
(You don't really think you sticking' 'round)
Never saw you coming
I was wondering when you show up
I never saw you coming

I never saw you coming
(You can fight, you can scream and shout)
(You can ask what's it all about)



All comments from YouTube:

Marce Ronco

Gracias por tu música Joseph

Michael Voulgarellis

i love that both Luke and Joe are having fun on their new clips. No ego. just talent

Paolo Pedretti

i Agree!!!!!!

Paul Roper

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D Aiken

I told a friend of mine that earlier today. They're just soaking it in. And God bless them for the number of souls they've entertained. I just sigh when I realize the my "era" is now writing end-of-life songs.... They should still be doing "Pamela" back in '88. Oh well, happy to still be around for the ride..... :)

Joseph Williams

Thanks so much for playing .. Thanks for ALL the comments .. xojoe .. more fun coming!

Alan Wheeler

Thanks for the MUSIC. Much love from Oklahoma

NATHY MACHADO LIMA

❤️❤️❤️❤️

John R

Fantastic song Joseph Williams...and brilliant backing musicianship.

lilynlilac

Love it, Joe!!!

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